2025 Russian Scholarships for Namibian Students

If you are a Namibian student looking to advance your education abroad, consider the exciting opportunity provided by the Russian Government! For the 2025/2025 academic year, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation is offering twenty-five (25) state scholarships to Namibian students. Here’s what you need to know about the scholarships and how to apply.

Categories of Scholarships Available

The scholarships cover a wide range of academic programs, from undergraduate to doctoral levels. Here is a breakdown of what’s on offer:

  1. Study Levels:
    • BA (Bachelor of Arts) Programs
    • Specialist Programs
    • MA (Master of Arts) Programs
    • PhD Programs
  2. Priority Fields of Study: Although students can apply for various courses, special preference will be given to:
    • Applied Geology
    • Technology of Geological Exploration
    • Mining Surveying
    For Master’s and PhD applicants, these fields and any additional NSFAF priority fields will be prioritized. Interested students can access the full list of NSFAF priority fields using the provided official link.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship opportunity is open to a variety of candidates:

  • Undergraduate Applicants: Namibian students who have completed secondary school or college.
  • Master’s Applicants: Graduates holding a Bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue a Master’s program.
  • PhD Applicants: Graduates holding a Master’s degree who wish to pursue a PhD program.

Application Process

Applying for this scholarship involves a few essential steps. Make sure to follow them carefully:

  1. Online Registration:
  2. Important Note:
    • The online application system is not compatible with Gmail. Applicants are advised to create an email account with either Yandex or Outlook.
    • For Yandex Mail: Follow this link to set up your Yandex email account.
    • For Outlook Mail: Use this link to set up an Outlook account.

Application Deadlines

  • Online Applications: Submit your completed online application no later than 15 December 2023.
  • Hard Copy Submission: After completing the online application, print it out and submit a hard copy along with all required documents to the NSFAF Head Office at Eros Weg 746, Eros. The deadline for this submission is Monday, 18 December 2023, by 16:30 PM.

Contact Information for Queries

For any questions or further assistance, you can contact: